Nigerian Government Plans to Remodel Almajiri School Education System

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The Nigerian government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, is planning to transform the Almajiri school education system by integrating Islamic and formal education. According to Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the President, this initiative aims to provide a safe learning environment for over 15 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, the largest number globally. The new system will include a mosque for worship, skills acquisition, and boarding facilities for students, as well as residence for imams and caregivers. This holistic approach will equip children with life skills to build their lives and contribute meaningfully to society.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian government plans to remodel the Almajiri school education system to integrate Islamic and formal education.
  • The initiative aims to provide a safe learning environment for over 15 million out-of-school children in Nigeria.
  • The new system will include a mosque for worship, skills acquisition, and boarding facilities for students.
  • The holistic approach will equip children with life skills to build their lives and contribute meaningfully to society.
  • Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the President, is advocating for strategic partnerships to support this initiative.
  • The Quatar Foundation has pledged to actively support the Almajiri and Out-Of-School Children Education initiative.
  • The Foundation will work with the Federal Ministry of Education and train handlers and teachers to ensure the best outcomes.
  • Nigeria has 41 alumni from the Muhammad Khalifa University.

Statistics:

  • Over 15 million children are out of school in Nigeria, the largest number globally.
  • The Quatar Foundation has enrolled over 10 million marginalized children into school.
  • The Quatar Education City has over 40 schools, including universities and the Quatar National Library.

Sources:

  • A release issued on Monday by Busola Kukoyi, Media Assistant to Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
  • The visit to the Quatar Foundation was confirmed by Her Excellency, Sheika Moza Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Chairman of the Quatar Foundation.